Natural Gas Materials Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an entry-level Natural Gas Materials Engineer to develop and maintain standards for gas facilities. The role focuses on materials evaluation, qualification, testing, and support of gas transmission and distribution systems.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, and Supply Chain, with a hybrid work model that may require onsite presence and field coordination. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and EIT/FE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum.
• 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Preferred EIT/FE certification.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical standards to tasks of limited scope.
• Develops technical documentation (designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards).
• Provides ongoing technical support for project activities across Operations, Maintenance, Testing/Diagnostics, Regulatory.
• May provide field engineering oversight under supervision.
• Coordinates projects or portions of projects (research, design, procurement, installation, commissioning).
• Supports bid/evaluation processes with basic analysis and calculations.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentors interns and junior staff; supports self-development of technical skills.
• May assist with budgeting, forecasting, and work order management.

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT/FE) preferred

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. The below job summary and responsibilities reflect the entry engineer level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the staff, senior and principal engineer levels.

Position Summary The Natural Gas Materials Engineer develops, maintains, and improves engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and technical guidance that support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of natural gas facilities. The position specializes in the evaluation, qualification, implementation, and ongoing performance of materials and equipment used in natural gas transmission and distribution systems.

The engineer evaluates technical requirements, industry standards, regulations, materials, equipment, technologies, manufacturer information, test results, operating experience, and work practices to determine their application to company operations. The engineer identifies risks and improvement opportunities and develops specifications, standards, technical controls, and recommendations to improve safety, reliability, compliance, and material performance. The position supports new material and manufacturer qualification, material testing, faulty-material and failure investigations, material standardization, and technical evaluation of product or manufacturing changes. The engineer works with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Training, manufacturers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support risk-informed decisions and consistent implementation of approved materials and company standards. The engineer may lead technical projects, investigations, material evaluations, testing programs, and continuous-improvement initiatives and serves as a technical resource for gas transmission, distribution, and related operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform activities/assignments of limited scope.
• Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.).
• Utilizes and may assist with the development of procedures. Provides ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, Regulatory, etc.
• May provide field engineering oversight for activities such as commissioning, testing, inspections etc. under direct supervision.
• Coordinates/leads projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation and commissioning), under the direction of a higher level engineer or supervisor.
• Under the direction of a higher level engineer/supervisor, supports bid/evaluation processes by performing basic analysis and calculations on existing documentation and materials that support the preparation of bid documents.
• In completing segments of technical evaluations for proposals may need to effectively communicate with other business areas of the company following appropriate processes.
• Effectively exchanges information in all formats, on matters having a wide range of importance and complexity both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/vendors.
• May coordinate the work of interns, drafters, technicians, and/or others and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for continuous self development of technical skills and competencies.
• May perform activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Entry Engineer Level (Salary Range: $70,000-$86,667)

Minimum Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum 0+ years relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.

Preferred

• Preferred EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) preferred.

Staff Engineer Level (Salary Range: $81,800-$106,267)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited 2+year's relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge & proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, & general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills & core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

Preferred

• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred.

Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,267)

Minimum Requirements

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) required; 7+ years relevant engineering experience without EIT/FE.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Preferred

• Preferred PE (Professional Engineer) registration may be required depending on business need.

Principal Engineer (Salary Range: $112,000-$156,600)

Minimum Requirements

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE (Professional Engineer) registration required; 15+ years relevant engineering experience without PE.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established & documented by the organization.
• Preferred: Experience in one or more of the following: Supporting field construction, operations, maintenance, testing, inspection, or commissioning activities in an engineering capacity. Investigating field problems and developing practical engineering solutions using observations, measurements, testing, calculations, and engineering judgment. Interpreting and applying drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, or manufacturer requirements to field conditions. Evaluating materials, equipment, or components in real-world applications, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, or determining suitability for service. Working effectively with field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other engineers to resolve technical issues and implement in-field solutions.

Preferred

• Experience in one or more of the following: Supporting field construction, operations, maintenance, testing, inspection, or commissioning activities in an engineering capacity. Investigating field problems and developing practical engineering solutions using observations, measurements, testing, calculations, and engineering judgment. Interpreting and applying drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, or manufacturer requirements to field conditions. Evaluating materials, equipment, or components in real-world applications, including installation, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, or determining suitability for service. Working effectively with field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other engineers to resolve technical issues and implement in-field solutions.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

Work that makes a difference

A team you can count on

Opportunities to grow

Rewards that help you thrive

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $70,000.00 to $156,600.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

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